Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 355 (€17) | €17 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 165 (€8) | €10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (€3.21) | €3.90 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (€1.30) | €1.08 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 52 (€2.45) | €3.32 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 37 (€1.77) | €2.15 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 (€4.25) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (€2.30) | €2.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (€1.64) | €1.58 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (€1.45) | €1.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 278 (€13) | €7 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (€1.80) | €2.02 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (€1.30) | €1.07 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 33,742 (€1,595) | €1,853 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,800 (€794) | €1,246 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,087 (€51) | €125 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 22,754 (€1,075) | €1,230 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,680 (€505) | €861 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 670 (€32) | €76 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 488 (€23) | €26 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,945 (€328) | €283 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,693 (€127) | €96 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (€4.81) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 104 (€4.93) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,057 (€50) | €70 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 822 (€39) | €28 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,734 (€82) | €81 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,765 (€83) | €87 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 391,512 (€18,505) | €28,197 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (€1.14) | €1.58 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 451 (€21) | €33 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (€7) | €15 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (€5.45) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 304 (€14) | €7 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 958 (€45) | €55 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 87 (€4.13) | €3.75 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (€3.00) | €3.20 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 93 (€4.38) | €3.65 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (€1.96) | €2.22 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (€1.89) | €2.78 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 406 (€19) | €19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 532 (€25) | €41 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 190 (€9) | €19 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,322 (€63) | €50 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,204 (€57) | €57 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 238 (€11) | €14 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 97 (€4.61) | €3.13 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 56 (€2.66) | €4.81 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,691 (€553) | €553 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.66 (€0.08) | €0.27 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,754 (€83) | €53 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (€3.62) | €5.51 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,960 prices entered by 352 different people.
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